In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Bottle Gourd was quoted at ₹1,830 per quintal in Tikonia APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Bottle Gourd Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,850
- Lowest Price Today₹1,820
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,830
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBottle Gourd (Bottle Gourd)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Bottle Gourd is about 14.9% above the period average, sitting just 8.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Bottle Gourd rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Surat APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Kollam Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,500 (62.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Bottle Gourd fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Bottle Gourd prices at Tikonia APMC ranged between ₹1,340 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,593. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,820 | ₹1,830 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,890 | ₹1,810 | ₹1,840 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,880 | ₹1,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,690 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,560 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,510 | ₹1,520 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,590 | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,510 | ₹1,520 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,580 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,560 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,370 | ₹1,340 | ₹1,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,490 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,470 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,560 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,510 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,360 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,670 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,650 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,690 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,670 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,750 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,710 |
| 22 Jun | ₹1,580 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,560 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,550 | ₹1,430 | ₹1,450 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,590 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,570 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,480 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,460 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The day's best Bottle Gourd rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Bottle Gourd rate at Tikonia APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.